Wetheringsett Church of England Primary School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school Since the previous inspection, leaders have worked hard to address the priorities identified for improvement.

All aspects of the school are now good and improving. Wetheringsett Primary School is a happy school. Pupils feel safe and are well cared for.

Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Teaching is good. Pupils are proud of their work and enjoy talking about what they are learning.

From the moment they enter the school, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through a range of interventions to meet their individual needs. The school's work to develop pupils' spiritual, ...moral, social and cultural awareness is strong. Staff provide pupils with many extra-curricular clubs and activities, including 'forest school' and a day trip to France to practise French.

Pupils enjoy coming to school. Pupils' attendance has been above the national average for the past three years. The school has a broad and balanced curriculum that helps pupils understand the world around them.

However, opportunities are missed to deepen pupils' knowledge, skills and understanding. New approaches to the teaching of mathematics are beginning to have a positive impact on pupils' outcomes but are not yet fully embedded. While subject leaders are enthusiastic, their roles are not sufficiently developed to have a significant impact on improving teaching and learning.

Pupils are encouraged to stay fit and healthy and take part in a wide range of sporting activities, including 'the daily mile' before school. Children get off to a strong start in the early years. As a result, they are well prepared for Year 1.

Safeguarding is effective. Staff and governors receive appropriate, up-to-date training that provides them with the knowledge and skills to keep pupils safe.

Information about this school

This is a smaller-than-average sized primary school.

The vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage. There has been a significant change in staffing since the previous inspection. A new headteacher and a number of new class teachers have been appointed.

The school is designated as a Church of England primary school in the Anglican Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. The school's last section 48 inspection took place in November, 2016. The school shares a building with an external nursery.

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